ahead, montel williams beating m.s. on his own terms.e, medical marijuana and electroshock therapy. we'll talk about how that is working for him. you're watching "early start." >>> and a very good morning to you. hello, everyone. this is "early start." i'm ashleigh banfield. >> i'm zoraida sambolin. we're glad that you're joining us this morning. we're bringing you the news from "a" to "z." >> one thing you can expect this time of year, gas prices might go up, and, guess what, boy are they going up. gas prices hitting home. we're going to explain what happened as you slept. >>> eruptions of rage in afghanistan even after president obama apologized for the mistaken burning of the koran. more chaos happening there. >>> he is one of america's favorite talk show hosts. and montel williams has made no secret he's been battling m.s. and now he's talking about how marijuana and electric shock therapy have helped him in the fight. >>> can you feel the excitement? it is the countdown to oscar night. billy crystal is back , and a silent film may s